ZESCO Kariba North Power Plant – Valve Blasting & Coating Restoration
Industrial Surface Protection & Engineering Restoration for Critical Power Infrastructure
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ZESCO Kariba North Power Plant’s Challenge
The ZESCO Kariba North Power Plant is one of the largest hydropower stations in Southern Africa, supplying vital energy to Zambia and surrounding regions. Over time, key hydraulic and mechanical components of the plant—especially the large control valves and penstock structures—developed surface corrosion and coating failure due to continuous exposure to water pressure, humidity, and environmental wear.
SIROCCOI (U) Ltd was contracted to execute specialized valve blasting, surface preparation, and industrial coating restoration to enhance performance, prevent corrosion, and extend the operating life of critical infrastructure.
Scope of Work
The project required SIROCCOI’s team to perform precision work on elevated, large-diameter steel components with limited access and strict safety and quality requirements. The key activities included:
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1: Confined and Elevated Work Areas
Our rope-access trained technicians safely accessed vertical and enclosed valve sections, using certified equipment and adhering to confined space entry protocols.
Challenge 2: Time-Sensitive Delivery
Work was completed within a restricted outage window. SIROCCOI deployed a fully equipped mobile team and operated in continuous shifts to meet the deadline.
Challenge 3: Harsh Environmental Exposure
The coatings were selected and applied based on corrosion class and exposure to high humidity, temperature fluctuations, and fluid abrasion.
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SIROCCOI (U) Ltd is proud to be a trusted partner in regional infrastructure reliability. Whether it’s corrosion control, industrial coating, or mechanical system restoration, we bring performance, safety, and precision to every project.
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